Lewis Blakeley Godbold Jr.

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Lewis Godbold Obituary

Lewis Blakeley Godbold, Jr. JAMES ISLAND - Lewis Blakely Godbold, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Family and friends are invited to attend his graveside funeral services in the James Island Presbyterian Churchyard, Tuesday, May 24, 2011, at 11 a.m. The family will receive friends following the service. He was born May 30, 1918, in Marion, SC to Lewis Blakeley Godbold, Sr. and Bessie Lee Owens Godbold. Mr. Godbold was a proud WWII veteran serving four years in the U.S. Army in the Southwest Pacific Theatre. He retired from the Charleston Evening Post as a printer with 46 years of service. He continued to enjoy the outdoors for many years after his retirement at the age of 62 and was an avid fisherman in the waters surrounding his home on James Island. He loved his family and many friends and those who knew him can attest that he never met a stranger. He was an active member of the James Island Presbyterian church for over 50 years serving in many capacities including Deacon and Elder. He also belonged to the James Island Dance Club along with his beloved wife, Mary, of which he served a term as President. Mr. Godbold is survived by his wife of 65 years of marriage, Mary Seabrook Oswald Godbold of James Island; four children, Mary Godbold Davis and husband, Capt. William A. Davis, USN, ret. of James Island, L. Blakeley Godbold and wife, Joy Kathleen Calloway, of Oneida, KY, Baynard Seabrook Godbold and E. Downing Godbold, both of James Island; six grandchildren, Jennie Rivers Davis Flinn, Matthew William Davis, Ty Godbold, Sean Godbold, Cliff Godbold, and Jesse Godbold; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Sarah G. Mehrtens (Rieppe) of Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Godbold is also survived by great family friends, William Lee Snow, Sr. and wife, Karen. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the James Island Presbyterian Church, 1632 Fort Johnson Road, Charleston, SC 29412 or to Save the Light, Inc., P. O. Box 12490, Charleston, SC 29422 (www.savethelight.org). Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 21 to May 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Godbold

10 Entries

Ana M Alejandro

May 15, 2019

Mr Lewis will always have a spot in my heart. I remember his sense of humor and his kindness.

Mary Clark

May 24, 2011

Dear Mary and family...What can one say about Louie, except that Louie was always present with his good humor and thoughtfulness and love...I shall always treasure his presence at my wedding to Walter Herbert. He and Walter attended Charleston High School together. As I reflect on those many years of attendance at the James Island Presbyterian Church, you were always there together with your family. May God bless you during this time, as you are surrounded by your family and friends...Mary Clark

Willie & Rhonda Freemire

May 23, 2011

Mr. & Mrs. Godbold have given me such great memories from my high school years. My heart and prayers go out to the family. May our loving Lord give you peace, comfort and continued blessings as only He can. I think of "days past" each time I pass your dock in Clark Sound. I am sure Mr. Godbold is doing a little shrimping and gigging in Heaven about now. God Bless...Willie & Rhonda Freemire

Evelyn Polite

May 23, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Frances Tupper

May 23, 2011

Dearest Mary,
What a wonderful life you have had together! What a wonderful husband and Father! We all will surely miss "Louie". We loved him and give thanks for his life. He surely left this world a better place.Love, Frances

May 22, 2011

Will always remember his good humor and he has a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Ana Marie Alejandro

Delores Dowling

May 22, 2011

It was joyous to have met Mr. Lewis his smile made me smile. He loved his family very much.
Family, you have done an excellent job in caring for Mr. Lewis, he was a Blesed man. God Bless you! You're in my prayers .

Jim & Elsie Clees

May 22, 2011

We are sending our deepest sympathies
to the Godbold family. We have attended
James Island Presbyterian Church with
Louie and Mary when they could attend.
We also remember the wonderful oyster
roasts they had and what a great time
we had and what gracious hosts they
were. We will keep you in our thoughts
and prayers during this sad time.

Susan Weinig

May 22, 2011

Uncle Lewie will always hold a very special place in my heart. I have many wonderful memories of sharing laughter, fellowship and lots of fun with Uncle Lewie, Aunt Mary and all of our cousins on James Island. We love you all and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Uncle Lewie was a loving Christian man and I know the heavens are rejoicing with his arrival. Just think of the reunion going on in heaven with all the family members that have gone before him!

Henrietta Snype

May 22, 2011

To God be the Glory, Great things he has done, to the family may god keep you near.
Mr. Lewis was a wonderful christian, I enjoyed taking care of him. He is resting now. Continue to pray.

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